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Join Rebecca Lynne as she leads a two hour generative writing workshop, featuring prompts, inspiration and feedback drawn from the Gateless method. In the mythology salons, a character from mythology will be chosen prior and will be briefly described so there is no need to prepare prior. Then a related poetic prompt will be shared followed by writing and sharing time with feedback following the Gateless method. ALL GENRES ARE WELCOME! Rebecca Lynne is a certified Gateless facilitator. Beginning with presentation of a unique communication or expression, she will lead the group to a prompt and then time to write. She will invite the group to share what each has created, with feedback following the Gateless method. Let Rebecca help to inspire you, create community, and help to unearth the writing that’s inside. This workshop is $15 per session or 11 sessions for $150. It is offered complimentary for your first session so you can see if it is something you would like to invest in. I am able to accept PayPal.me/RebeccaLynne and Venmo @Rebecca-Smolen or cash.

Come on board our Zoom online meetup and share your work to receive gentle supportive feedback - as well as take part in a writing exercise (Optional). Contact us by phone or txt to book your place - Sydney 0432 289 311. Our experienced convenor, Dr Christine Williams has her own work published, as well as currently the Director of Sydney School of Arts & Humanities. Now focussed on nurturing emerging writers. The fee is just $15 for 2 hours! This is a ZOOM online Memoir & Creative Writing workshop where everyone is invited to share her/his own work, get feedback, learn new techniques and hear from other participants. An invitation to any member who is committed to improving their craft - those who've taken part previously as well as newcomers. Only $15 for the session, to be paid in advance after booking a place. Christine - Organiser

Medicine Buddha Puja, meaning a special chanted prayer session. All are welcome to attend, and we welcome practitioners to join in this wonderful, traditional healing and purification practice we chant in Tibetan. Chanting is in Tibetan with English and transliteration text provided. Join in the chanting, attend quietly as a blessing, or do your own practice during the pujas. Participation is voluntary and open to all. This Mahayana/Vajrayana puja practice includes prayers requested by friends and relatives for those who are experiencing difficulties in life, are ill or have died; you are invited to add your personal dedications during the prayers. These practices develop and enrich an attitude of healing the body and mind and cultivating an attitude of loving-kindness and compassion for all beings without exception. Practice in person or on zoom. RSVP to see zoom link. The sadhana or prayer is chanted in Tibetan with English translation in the text. You can download the text here https://dharmaebooks.org/medicine-buddha/ The text will also be shared on screen during the zoom session. We are currently reading Medicine Buddha Teachings by Thrangu Rinpcohe before each practice. This will be an excellent walk through for those who haven’t had formal instruction and a great refresher for seasoned practitioners.

The time has come to WRITE! For this meetup we may have some small chit chat here and there, but our purpose is singular: to get some writing done. If you have been looking for a time and space to get busy adding words to a current project, then this meetup is for you. I will bring along my bag full of prompts if anyone wants to peruse them to get started, but, for all intents and purposes, this meetup is an opportunity to support you in whatever you need to be working on now. ***UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, THIS MEETUP WILL BE VIRTUAL*** Topic: STATEN ISLAND WRITERS WRITE IN Time: 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Third Tue To find the link of the month, head to the calendar of events on https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/ THE STATEMENT BELOW IS INCLUDED FOR WHEN WE DO RETURN TO BARNES & NOBLE. I LEFT IT HERE AS A REMINDER THAT BARNES & NOBLE IS A REALLY IMPORTANT SPACE FOR THE STATEN ISLAND WRITERS MEETUP GROUP, SO YOU MAY WANT TO KEEP THEM IN MIND THE NEXT TIME YOU ARE MAKING A BOOK PURCHASE (EVEN IF IT IS AN ONLINE PURCHASE). We are meeting in Barnes & Noble. They will NOT allow us to reserve a table, and they are very strict about people in the cafe purchasing cafe items, so please be prepared to buy SOMETHING, otherwise the cafe management will ask you (or all of us) to leave!

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 4, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

**This event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website, so please [sign up here](https://shutupwrite.com/series/shut-up-write-online-with-megan-preston-meyer/4599) for your hour of focused writing.** **ABOUT THE EVENT** Join us for an hour of writing from the comfort of your own home. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done. WHAT TO EXPECT We’ll give 5 minutes in the beginning for people to settle in and share what they’re working on, then have 50 minutes of focused writing before we give people a chance to talk about what they accomplished. Stick around and chat for a bit, or feel free to head out. WHAT DO I NEED? A computer with a working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.

The Heron Clan Zoom invites those published in the Heron Clan, those who have submitted but haven't yet heard their fate and all friends who have ever heard of the Heron Clan. It's first come first served and we read 1,2 or 3 poems per set. To get this week's Zoom link email Katherinejamesbooks@gmail.com. You can find out more at @heronclanpoems on twitter or dougstuber.wordpress.com.

Free Intermediate Class - Every Sunday Classes are open for registration and are completely free! These classes are meant to educate Muslims and non-Muslims about Islam. Timing - 11am until 12pm Topics include Stories of the Prophets, Ethics and Etiquettes of Islam, Seerah (Life of the Prophet) and explanation of select passages from the Qur'an. Register Here: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZMsdOyorDgjApWG9u3loGVFnc2LvtBmrg

Free Beginners Class - Every Sunday Timing - 1:00pm until 2:00pm Classes are open for registration and are completely free! These classes are meant to educate Muslims and non-Muslims about the basics of what you need to know to practice Islam. Topics covered over a few weeks: Faith, Salah (prayer), Ablution, Fasting, Charity, Pilgrimage and Hadith. Register Here: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Uodu-hpjkpK1W36kj4F5U2T7AGTNTvuw

San Antonio Authors League Saturday Zoom Critique Session. Weekly Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 pm The Zoom link is only visible to those who RSVP. All attendees are welcomed to participate in this event and need not to a member of San Antonio Authors League.

Followed by English translation ※初回参加者は、メッセージにてオーガナイザーHatoからZoomリンクを入手してください 【カポエイラ ワークアウト】 日時：水曜夜19:45\~20:15(30分) 汗かき度：★★★ 分かり易さ：★★★ 対象者：未経験者◎｜初心者◎｜経験者○ 効果：上半身引き締め｜背中・胸・腕｜代謝UP 部位：腕、背中、胸、肩、お腹 内容：床に手を付けた動き、逆立ち、側転、体幹トレーニングなど クラス：Zoom ■クラスの説明 カポエイラの動きを使った、主に上半身のワークアウトクラスです。二の腕を引き締めたり、背中や胸、腹筋のワークアウトが中心です。 ■期待できる効果 ・二の腕、お腹の引き締め、胸や肩のトレーニング ・筋トレ効果で代謝UP ・体幹トレーニング ・肩コリ解消 など ■クラス内容 ・ウォームアップ ・床に手を付いたトレーニング ・コアトレーニング ・逆立ち など ■集合時間 19:45 ■場所 各自のスマホかPCモニターの前 ■持ち物 タオル、水など ■服装 自由 ■料金 300円(一般) 100円(学生) ※クラスが始まる前までにお支払いお願いします ■お支払い方法 以下のどれかの決済方法にて ・PayPay ID: hatocapo ・Paypal: pomba@multistripe.net ・LINEpay: https://bit.ly/3fpNPrT ※お支払い時、Meetupアカウント名かZoom名を記載ください ※お支払い後に参加できなかった場合は返金致します ■備考 ・バーチャル背景OK ・映像有り/無し、音声有り/無し、どちらでも構いません ・インストラクターから見える状態の方が、アドバイスや難易度の調整がしやすいです *** English --- Note: \* For the first time, please send a message to the organizer Hato to ask zoom link [Upper Body workout] Date&Time: Wednesday 19:45-20:15(30min) Intensity: ★★★ Clarity: ★★★ For: Novice ★★★ \| Beginner ★★★ \| Advanced ★★☆ Benefits: To tone your upper body. Also to help you realign the spine, improve posture and strengthen the core. Exercise: Triceps, Biceps, Back, Breast, Core, Abs Contents: Floor Movement, Handstand, Push-ups By: Zoom Overview: This upper body workouts will help you to improve your posture and more toned and slim appearance. Program: * Warm-up * Upper body workout * Core training * Cool down Meetup: Meeting Time: 19:45 pm Meeting Spot: in front of your PC monitor or smartphone Venue: Any space where you can move around What to prepare: water and towel Clothes: Whatever you like Fee: 300Yen (Adult) 100Yen (Student) * Payment must be done by the class starts Payment: * PayPay ID: hatocapo * Paypal: pomba@multistripe.net * LINEpay: https://bit.ly/3fpNPrT \*Write your meetup name or zoom name with your payment If you have any question or request, do not hesitate to send message!

***\*PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR ATTENDEES DO NOT RSVP ON MEETUP.\**** ***IF THIS WILL BE YOUR FIRST TIME ATTENDING OUR CRITIQUE GROUP, PLEASE CONTACT US AT THECRITIQUERY@GMAIL.COM TO ARRANGE A DATE TO OBSERVE ONE OF OUR UPCOMING MEETINGS.*** Greetings, fellow writer. Do you seek to someday have a short story published in a literary magazine? Do you dream of finally finishing that novel that’s been living in the back of your head for the past few years now? Congratulations, because you’ve found what you’ve been looking for, and it won’t cost you a dime. We’re The Critiquery, an online home for writers who want to have live discussions of submitted work. Instead of a giant, impersonal critique forum, we offer weekly workshops of no more than 15 people where you can ask specific questions and get specific answers. All workshops are held over ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world. We’re open to any narrative prose, fiction or nonfiction. Learn how to receive and give the feedback that is so essential to the success of any author. Whether it’s the first step in your literary journey or the thousandth, take the next one with our trained facilitators and dedicated community of writers. For more information on The Critiquery, please visit our website - thecritiquery.com. We look forward to seeing you!

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE TWA CRITIQUE GROUP WILL MEET VIA HYBRID VIDEO CALL/IN-PERSON. THE LOCATION IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND IN PERSON IS: Community Room B at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618. Phone number is 813-273-3652. YOU CAN STILL ZOOM IN IF YOU PREFER. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTEND, PLEASE VISIT: tampawriters.org (http://www.tampawriters.org) About 15-20 TWA members gather and review hard copies of manuscripts previously submitted and scheduled for review. Author receives individually reviewed copies with edit, structure, and tone notes from each participating member at the end of session. Only dues-paying members are entitled to have works reviewed. Please see the Tampa Writers Alliance web site for more details regarding membership at tampawriters.org. Please contact our Facilitator/Coordinator for submission requirements and formatting procedures. We adhere to the same submission guidelines expected by publishers. Contact critique@tampawriters.org for more. Visitors are welcome to attend but only members' works will be discussed, generally 2 pieces per session. Works to be critiqued are shared with Tampa Writers Alliance members approximately two weeks before the next scheduled meeting. The author has a chance to respond after verbal critiques are finished. Emphasis is on constructive criticism. We're striving to become better writers, not at tearing people up. For more information, go to tampawriters.org.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

**Hike Slate Run Metro Park and visit the Living Historical Farm. We will aim for 3.5 to 4 miles of hiking and then do a quick pass through the Living Historical Farm. From there those who are interested can join for lunch at Brewdog, 96 Gender Way, Canal Winchester, just 11 minutes away.** **If you’d like to spend more time at the Farm plan on arriving early (they open at 9).** **Living Historical Farm: Time has been turned back to the 1880s at Slate Run Living Historical Farm. Experience first-hand what life was like on a 19th-century Ohio farm. As you stroll through the gardens, barns and farmhouse, you will see the farm’s costumed staff and volunteers going about their daily chores. Pigs, geese, turkeys, Percheron horses and other heirloom animals can be seen.** **The gothic revival farmhouse was built in 1856 and restored by Metro Parks for authenticity. Visitors can tour the living room, parlor and kitchen and watch the farm ladies prepare meals on a woodburning stove and tend the house. The multi-bay barn was built by Samuel Oman, the fourth owner of Slate Run Farm, and restored by Amish carpenters.** **Allow at least three hours and maybe more if you're joining for lunch.** **Pace is 17-18 minute miles with no one left behind. Faster walkers are free to lead - I'll have the route well defined - and we can meet up at the farm.** **This is the fourth of the metro parks.**

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.